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Should the NHL keep going to Europe? For Sharks forward, it’s not even a question

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:34:44 GMT

SAN JOSE – San Jose Sharks winger Fabian Zetterlund was 10 years old when the Detroit Red Wings came to his hometown of Karlstad, about a three-hour drive away from Stockholm, and played an exhibition game against Färjestad BK, a local top-tier team.Zetterlund attended that game and remembers the Red Wings — led at that point by Pavel Datsyuk and Nicklas Lidstrom, and fresh off back-to-back appearances in the Stanley Cup Final — badly outshining the hometown heroes in a preseason game.“They just played around with them,” Zetterlund said of the 2009 Red Wings, who won 6-2.Still, the game had an effect on a young Zetterlund, who aspired to play in the NHL one day. Eight years later, Zetterlund was drafted in the third round by the New Jersey Devils, and two years ago, on Nov. 18, 2021, at the age of 22, made his NHL debut.“I just thought it was so cool,” Zetterlund said of the 2009 game. “At that point, I was young and I was asking for sticks and everything. But now I̵...

5-year-old killed after being stabbed by twin brother in Santa Cruz County: sheriff

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:34:44 GMT

(KRON) -- A 5-year-old boy stabbed and killed his twin brother on Wednesday afternoon, the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office (SCCSO) said in a social media post. Just before 4 p.m., deputies responded to a call of a stabbing on the 200 block of Tucker Road in unincorporated Scotts Valley.Two 5-year-old twins were fighting, according to the sheriff's office. Authorities said one of the twins grabbed a small kitchen knife and stabbed his brother.Emergency crews took the 5-year-old to the hospital where he later died. The sheriff's office said, "there is no indication of negligence or criminal activity by any other party."No charges will be filed against the 5-year-old who stabbed his brother, authorities said. No other information was released by SCCSO. Scotts Valley is located approximately 10 miles north of the City of Santa Cruz. The 200 block of Tucker Road is located off of the CA-17 highway.

Danville armed robbery suspect wanted by police

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:34:44 GMT

(KRON) -- Police in Danville are looking for a suspect who allegedly robbed a local gas station while armed with a firearm, the Danville Police Department announced Thursday. The robbery took place on Friday, Nov. 10 at 4:35 a.m., according to police. 5-year-old killed after being stabbed by twin brother in Santa Cruz County: sheriff The suspect entered a gas station near the intersection of Crow Canyon Road and Camino Tassajara. While brandishing a firearm, the suspect passed a note demanding money.He was described as a white man with a short ponytail. Although his face was obscured in surveillance video, police are hoping someone in the community may recognize his distinctive clothing or otherwise recognize the individual.Police are actively monitoring the incident and asking for the public's help in identifying the suspect.

Pacifica authorities find body in ocean near Mussel Rock

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:34:44 GMT

(KRON) -- Authorities found a body on Wednesday morning in the ocean near Mussel Rock, the Pacifica Police Department said in a news release. Around 8 a.m., police and fire crews were dispatched to the area of 100 Esplanade Avenue where they saw a "motionless body" floating in the water just south of Mussel Rock. Two found dead from carbon monoxide poisoning identified as married couple The subject was identified as 61-year-old Pacifica man Robert Aronovsky. Authorities did not state whether or not foul play was involved in this death investigation. The circumstances leading up to his death are unknown at this time.Pacifica police said anyone with information about this incident is asked to call the department at 650-738-7314 (case number 23-3049). This isn't the first time Pacifica authorities had to respond to an incident in the ocean this year. In January, a search was underway along Esplanade Beach for a missing swimmer. The swimmer, identified as 22-year-old San Francisco Sta...

Two found dead from carbon monoxide poisoning identified as married couple

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:34:44 GMT

(BCN) -- A married couple who were found dead last week from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at their Santa Rosa apartment were identified Thursday by the Sonoma County Coroner's Office as 62-year-old Angela Smith and 56-year-old Michael Smith. The two were found deceased at about 9:30 a.m. Nov. 7 in an apartment at 2705 Range Ave. by a maintenance worker. Jury reaches verdict in David DePape’s federal trial First responders donned self-contained breathing equipment to investigate the apartment, where a dog was found inside, still alive. It was turned over to animal control. Santa Rosa firefighters detected high levels of carbon monoxide using air monitoring equipment. The initial investigation suggested that a natural gas-fueled appliance caused the exposure, but the official cause of death was still under investigation as of Thursday, according to the Coroner's Office. The other 11 units at the apartment complex were checked for carbon monoxide exposure but none was det...

Ruoning Yin, Nasa Hataoka share lead at LPGA season finale

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:34:44 GMT

NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — Ruoning Yin hit the ball so poorly on the practice range that she wasn’t expecting much Thursday in the CME Group Tour Championship. The big surprise was a 9-under 63 and a share of the lead with Nasa Hataoka in the chase for the $2 million prize.Yin opened with five birdies through eight holes, played bogey-free and got a bonus at the end when her fairway metal took a good hop off the collar and onto the green at the par-5 17th for one last birdie.Hataoka and Yin led by one shot over Minjee Lee, who made a 30-foot birdie putt from off the 18th green at Tiburon Golf Club.“I do my warmup and I don’t feel today is the day,” Yin said. “I was not in the mood for chatting. After nine holes, ‘OK, 5 under. Maybe I shouldn’t talk that much.’ I think this course really suits me. The fairway is wide open. The greens are not that hard. It’s not that long.“Just tried to hit every fairway, every green and make the putt.”Hataoka began her round with 11 consec...

Foundation pulls CASA funding as Maryland lawmakers seek formal apology

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:34:44 GMT

Gustavo Torres, executive director of CASA, spoke at a rally in Annapolis in March 2023.(Maryland Matters/Bryan P. Sears) Gustavo Torres, executive director of CASA, spoke at a rally in Annapolis in March 2023.(Maryland Matters/Bryan P. Sears) A major foundation has pulled funding from CASA, the Maryland-based immigrants’ rights organization under fire for its recent pro-Palestinian tweets, and Jewish lawmakers are calling for a public apology.The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation, one of the biggest and most powerful philanthropies in Maryland, announced the decision to pull funding Tuesday.In a letter to Gustavo Torres, CASA’s longtime executive director, Weinberg leaders wrote that they would stop a promis...

Chicago commuter train crashes into rail equipment, nearly 40 injured, some seriously

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:34:44 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — A Chicago commuter train collided with rail equipment Thursday morning, injuring nearly 40 people, some of them critically, fire officials said.The Chicago Fire Department said the Chicago Transit Authority train crashed into snow-removal equipment just before 10:35 a.m. on the city’s North Side near the Howard CTA station.The Yellow Line train carrying 31 commuters and seven CTA workers was southbound from Skokie when it collided with the slower-moving rail equipment, said Robert Jurewicz, the Chicago Fire Department’s second district chief.Thirty-eight people, including four children, were taken to area hospitals and three of those injured were in critical condition, although no one suffered life-threatening injuries, said Keith Gray, assistant deputy chief paramedic. The train’s operator was among the most seriously hurt, the Chicago Sun-Times reported. The children suffered bumps and bruises, the newspaper reported.He said the 15 others who were on the...

Geospace Technologies: Fiscal Q4 Earnings Snapshot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:34:44 GMT

HOUSTON (AP) — HOUSTON (AP) — Geospace Technologies Corp. (GEOS) on Thursday reported profit of $4.4 million in its fiscal fourth quarter.The Houston-based company said it had net income of 33 cents per share.The maker of seismic instruments and equipment posted revenue of $29.3 million in the period.For the year, the company reported profit of $12.2 million, or 92 cents per share. Revenue was reported as $124.5 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on GEOS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/GEOSSource

Dollywood temporarily suspends park entry due to nearby wildfire

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:34:44 GMT

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (AP) — Dolly Parton’s Dollywood temporarily suspended entry Thursday into the Tennessee amusement park as wildfire crews on Thursday battled nearby flames. Park officials say they paused entry to allow fire crews enough room to assess the growing blaze in Sevier County east of Knoxville. Guests were eventually allowed reentry within 30 minutes.According to the Tennessee Division of Forestry, the blaze was roughly two miles (3.2 km) away from Dollywood.Tim Phelps, the forestry division’s spokesperson, on Thursday said the 5-acre fire was 100% contained. The division deployed eight personnel, three bulldozers and five trucks to fight the fire, he added.Across the South, the risk of wildfires has remained high due to prolonged dry and warm conditions, prompting multiple burn bans and warnings for residents and visitors to take extreme caution while outdoors. This includes the National Park Service, which issued a campfire ban throughout the Great Smoky M...